50980 Ureter endoscopy & treatment
Also known as: transurethral ureteroscopy with treatment, therapeutic ureteroscopy
Endoscopy of ureter with therapeutic procedure via transurethral approach as additional intervention option.
In Plain Language
camera-guided treatment inside ureter
Clinical Context
Alternative coding option for transurethral therapeutic ureteroscopic procedures. Used for stone, stricture, or lesion management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.67 |
| Total RVU | 6.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 6.67, this code ranks in the 44th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50980?
CPT 50980 (Ureter endoscopy & treatment) is a Surgery code. Endoscopy of ureter with therapeutic procedure via transurethral approach as additional intervention option.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50980?
The work RVU for CPT 50980 is 6.67. This code is primarily used by Urology.
When is CPT 50980 used?
Alternative coding option for transurethral therapeutic ureteroscopic procedures. Used for stone, stricture, or lesion management.
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